The Scottsdale Area Association of Realtors has announced its support for budget overrides and bond funds at several local school districts in the Nov. 8 general election.

“We know the value education has on homeownership,” said Scottsdale Realtors President Sandy Lunsford. “For every dollar spent on public schools, potential home values appreciate by 20 dollars. If you value your home, vote yes on school overrides and bond funds in your community.”

Scottsdale Realtors supports the following unified school district ballot measures for capital improvements and academic programming needs.

Scottsdale Unified School Distirct

•  District Additional Assistance Override: 10% budget increase for seven years
•  Cost to average homeowner: $112.17 per year
•  Potential home value appreciation: $2,243.40 per year

Fountain Hills Unified School District

•  District Additional Assistance Override: 10% budget increase for seven years
• Cost to average homeowner: $48.39 per year
•  $20 million bond: Funds maturity not to exceed 20 years
•  Cost to average homeowner: $58.20 per year
•  Potential home value appreciation: $2,131.80 per year

Cave Creek Unified School District

•  Maintenance & Operations Budget Override: 15% increase for seven years
•  Cost to average homeowner: $121.92 per year
•  Potential home value appreciation: $2,438.40 per year

Paradise Valley Unified School District

•  Maintenance & Operations Budget Override: 15% increase for seven years
•  Cost to average homeowner: $208.28 per year
•  Potential home value appreciation: $4,165.60 per year

Students need access to technology and safe schools. Scottsdale Realtors is asking voters to make a wise investment in the community by voting yes on school overrides and bonds.

Visit BeBallotReady.vote to track your ballot, find a drop box or polling place. In-person voting takes place on Nov. 8 from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.